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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.55, 3,762.78 and 2,215.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.55, 3,762.78 and 2,215.30 is: 3,320.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.55 : 3,762.78 = 2,215.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.55/3,762.78 = 2,215.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.55x = 3,762.78 × 2,215.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.55x = 8,335,686.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,335,686.53/2,510.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,320.26

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